Surface Elements Cycle On and Off
Surface elements will cycle on and off
to maintain the temperature you have
selected.
All radiant surface elements have a
temperature limiter that protects the
glass cooktop from getting too hot.
The temperature limiter may cycle
the elements off while cooking if:
■
The pan boils dry.
■
The pan bottom is not flat.
■
The pan is off-center.
■
There is no pan on the element.
Control Lock-Out
(appearance may vary)
To lock the cooktop and prevent
unwanted use, turn the control lock knob
to LOCK. An indicator light will glow to
show that the cooktop is locked.
To unlock, press and turn the knob to
UNLOCK.
In the locked position, the cooktop will
produce an audible sound if any control
knob is set to a position other than OFF.
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Tri-Ring Surface Element without Selector Knob
(on some models)
To use the large surface element,
push and turn the center control knob
clockwise to
, stopping at the desired
setting. This will activate the entire
heating area.
To use the medium surface element,
push and turn the center control knob
clockwise to
, stopping at the desired
setting. This will activate the medium-size
heating area.
To use the smallest surface element,
push and turn the center control knob
clockwise to , stopping at the desired
setting. This will activate the smallest,
inside heating area.
OFF
HI
6
6
6
3
3
3
LO
LO
HI
HI
LO
To use the warming zone surface
element, push and turn the
WARMING
ZONE
control knob, stopping at the
desired setting (HI, MED or LO).
Food Type
Control Setting
Breads/Pastries
L
(LOW)
Sauces
L
(LOW)
Soups (cream)
L
(LOW)
Stews
L
(LOW)
Vegetables
L
(LOW)
Hot Beverages
H
(HIGH)
Soups (liquid)
H
(HIGH)
The chart above shows initial suggested settings
only. The temperature, type and amount of food,
and the time held will affect the quality of the
food.
CAUTION:
Do not warm food
on the
WARMING ZONE
for more than two
hours.
Do not use plastic wrap to cover food. Plastic
may melt onto the surface and be very difficult
to remove.
Use only cookware recommended for
top-of-range cooking.
The
WARMING ZONE
will keep hot,
cooked food at serving temperature.
Always start with hot food. Do not use to
heat cold food.
Placing uncooked or cold
food on the warming zone could result in
foodborne illness.
For best results, all food on the
WARMING ZONE
should be covered with
a lid or aluminum foil. When warming
pastries or breads, the cover should be
vented to allow moisture to escape.
Always use potholders or oven mitts when
removing food from the
WARMING ZONE
as cookware and plates will be hot.
A hot surface indicator light will glow
when the glass surface is hot and will
remain on until the surface has cooled
below 150°F.
Warming Zone Surface Element
(on some models)
LO
HI
MED
WARMING
ZONE
OFF
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